The South African Police Service (SAPS) management in North West said, they have noted with concern a video circulating on social media platforms, wherein a Sergeant can be seen exchanging obscenities with a member of the community at Sannieshof Police Station.
The North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, expressed his disappointment about the police’s conduct, which he said is totally unacceptable and against the organisational Code of Conduct and Ethical Principles. Kwena has since given strict instructions that the incident be thoroughly investigated.
“We urge members to be calm, exercise patience and display professional conduct at all times irrespective of the situation,” he said.
Picture: Home-made firearms and ammunition seized/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
A man (54) was arrested for unlawful possession of firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition and possession of home-made firearms in Christiana. Carel Jacobus Van Heerden was arrested on 3 April 2024, after police found a firearm, ammunition and home-made firearms at his place.
The North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone said, the Christiana Visible Policing and Vryburg K9 Unit members, received a tip-off and operationalised it. Mokgwabone further said Van Heerden had firearms at his residence.
“Consequent to the search, ammunition was found in a hole near the kraal. A further search inside the house led to the discovery of a rifle, home-made firearms and ammunition.
“The accused was, as a result, arrested after failing to account for the possession. It was also established through circulation that the rifle belongs to the late Barend Lambertus Crous of Stellenbosch, Western Cape,” he said.
Mokgwabone said Van Heerden briefly appeared at Christiana Magistrate’s Court on 4 April 2024 and granted a R1000 bail.
Picture: The suspects arrested during Operation Vala Umgodi/Supplied
By OBAKENG MAJE
Three men were arrested for possession of crystal meth in Pampierstad, while a woman was arrested in Hartswater for being in possession of suspected mandrax tablets. The police further confiscated money believed to be proceeds of crime and recovered one 9mm Pistol toy gun, one 9mm magazine, three blank ammunition and one knife.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Sergeant Molefi Shemane said, the suspects were arrested by the Vala Umgodi Multi-Disciplinary Operation, comprising of the South African Police Service (SAPS), Roving Team, South African National Defence Force (SANDF) and Crime Intelligence, that conducted a clandestine operation in Hartswater and Pampierstad on 5 April 2024.
“The police received a tip-off regarding drugs believed to be sold at identified locations within Hartswater and Pampierstad. The team raided the identified locations and confiscated crystal meth in Pampierstad and mandrax tablets in Hartswater.
“All suspects will appear in Hartswater and Pampierstad Magistrate Courts soon,” he said.
Meanwhile, the acting Northern Cape Police Commissioner, Major General Luntu Ngubelanga, applauded the law enforcement agencies involved for their collaborative efforts in the fight against crime. Ngubelanga also encouraged community members to report any criminal activities to the police.
“All received information will be treated confidentially,” he said.
Picture: One of the firearms confiscated by the police/Generic
By OBAKENG MAJE
Two men aged (28) and 32 respectively, briefly appeared before the Brits Magistrate’s Court of business robbery, attempted murder and unlawful possession of firearm. Reabetswe Seeti (28) and Tiabu Mthimunyi (32), were arrested by the members of Letlhabile Detectives and Visible Policing on 2 April 2024.
According to the North West police spokesperson, Brig Sabata Mokgwabone, the police received a tip-off regarding a robbery at Letlhabile Shopping Complex.
“On arrival at the scene, the police were briefed about the suspects and a Nissan NP 200 bakkie, allegedly used to flee from the scene. A search was launched and a vehicle matching the given description was spotted at Centreville, but without occupants.
“The police continued with the search and ultimately spotted a group of men entering two suspicious vehicles, a white Volkswagen Polo and a Kia Rio. The said cars sped off and that led to a car chase,” he said.
Mokgwabone further said, the occupants of the two cars allegedly shot at the police, who returned fire. He added that the Kia Rio with four occupants was followed after the cars took different directions and two suspects were ultimately arrested, while the other two ran away.
“One of the suspects sustained injury on the leg. The police searched the car and found an undisclosed amount of cash, a firearm and two cell phones belonging to the supermarket employees.
“The police also found and confiscated the Volkswagen Polo, which was used by the suspects. They were charged for business robbery, attempted murder and unlawful possession of a firearm. The matter was postponed to 10 April 2024, for bail application,” said Mokgwabone.
Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, hailed the police for their rapid response, which led to the success.
Picture: Banyana Banyana player’s against Nigeria/Google
By SAFA
Banyana Banyana will have to give it all in the second leg of the CAF Women’s Olympic qualifier after going down 1-0 to the Super Falcons of Nigeria in the first leg on Friday at MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja.
The visitors had a slow start with the hosts dominating the first half and doing most of the attacking.
The constant pressure finally paid off in the 43rd minute when defender Noko Matlou committed a foul inside the box and the Falcons were awarded a penalty. Rasheedat Ajibade made no mistake converting from the spot as Banyana Banyana went to the break trailing by that solitary strike.
Banyana Banyana came back from the break a much more improved side but failed to convert the few chances that came their way.
Outstanding goalkeeper Kaylin Swart had to work overtime to deny the hosts from extending their lead.
Despite creating numerous chances for an equaliser, the game ended 1-0 for the Super Falcons.
The two African giants will lock horns for the second leg on 9 April 2024 at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria where coach Desiree Ellis’ charges will be hoping to overturn the deficit. And coach Ellis believes they are still in the game and can turn things around in the second leg on Tuesday.
“Look, we said it was going to be a tight game but we are hopeful of overturning this result in the second leg.”
“We are still in the game. We created a couple of chances, a penalty decided the match but the game is not over. I thought in the second half we raised our game a lot and created good chances and could have equalized. Maybe we could also have gotten a penalty at the end when Jermaine was fouled but I’m very proud of the team and we will take it back to Pretoria,” said Ellis.
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